Globular coiled circular food basket patterned with geometric designs from strands dyes reddish brown and dark brown on a natural ground. For the lid for this basket see 1935.25.19 . 2. [CW [OPS Move] 15/12/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Globular coiled circular food basket patterned with geometric designs from strands dyes reddish brown and dark brown on a natural ground. For the lid for this basket see 1935.25.19 . 2. [CW [OPS Move] 15/12/2016]
Long description: Coiled and patterned circular food basket with domed lid. The lid has a twisted piece of plant fibre emerging from the centre. The lid and basket have a similar geometric woven design. [MJD 3/6/2010]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Zungeru
Cultural groups: Nupe
Person: Field collector W.T. Sanders; PRM source W.T. Sanders
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1935
Date collected: By 1935
Acquisition information: Donated: 1935
Materials and processes: Material Plant Fibre, Material Pigment, Process Basketry, Process Coiled
Dimensions: Diameter: max 210 mm total, Height: max 110 mm, Height: max 185 mm total, Diameter: max 210 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1935.25.19.1

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